Wellington, June 17 NZPA - A bill that would have restricted liquor advertising on television to between 10pm and midnight was defeated by 62 votes to 58 in Parliament tonight. Under current law it is allowed between 8.30pm and midnight.

Wellington, June 8 NZPA - National may be behind in the polls for the upcoming Mt Albert by-election, but nationwide it still maintaining high levels of popularity.

Wellington, May 19 NZPA - The Mt Albert by-election on June 13 will be contested by 15 candidates, the Chief Electoral Office announced today after nominations closed. There will be 12 candidates representing political parties and three independents. The candidates are:

Wellington, May 15 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key is backing the controversial appointment of Christine Rankin, even as Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples accuses her of running a crusade against his people.

I have very un-fond memories of Christine Rankin, the newly appointed Families Commission commissioner.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - Criticism of Christine Rankin's appointment to the Families Commission is being brushed off by ministers who say she will be just one voice at the table.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - The May 28 budget will provide for a five-year continuation of the tax exemption for offshore oil and gas exploration, the Government said today.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - United Future leader Peter Dunne says he expressed "`major misgivings" about the proposed appointment of controversial former public servant Christine Rankin to the Families Commission in March.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - Christine Rankin's appointment to the Families Commission is the beginning of the end for the organisation, Labour MP Annette King says.

By Peter Wilson of NZPA Wellington, April 30 NZPA - The Government has brought a bill to Parliament which meets its campaign promise to give a bonus to students who make extra repayments on their loans.